​CAMBA's Ready Readers Literacy Project focuses the development of rich vocabulary and language skills and flexible and fluent comprehension skills in program participants, with an emphasis on K- 2nd grade students, at CAMBA after-school programs in Brooklyn elementary schools. This program is funded by the Brooke Astor Education Fund, managed by the New York Community Trust, and operates as a collaborative with the following CBOs: Chinese American Planning Council, Cypress Hills Community Development Corporation, and Expand ED Schools.

Duties and Responsibilities: The person filling this position is expected, under general supervision, to ensure the smooth running and coordination of all project/program-related staff and services between CAMBA and partnering schools on a day-to-day basis, in order to ensure that all project/program goals, targets, and performance outcomes are met on a monthly/project cycle basis; include the following:

Lead the implementation of the Ready Readers literacy project approach at CAMBA after-school programs.

Collaborate with the CAMBA After-School Site Director, Mentor Teacher and key School Administrators to ensure that the Ready Readers literacy project is implemented according to program guidelines.

Facilitate weekly professional development workshops for CAMBA Ready Readers after-school staff onsite at the after-school programs.

Provide formal and informal observations of staff members leading activities with children and offer professional feedback and support.

Work one-on-one with staff members who need additional professional support and guidance in regard to infusing literacy learning into program activities.

Manage the centralized- and program-based data collection for Ready Readers.

Update and create library of resource materials such as lesson plans, instruction materials and reference guides for program staff.

Research and develop instructional strategies, materials and lesson plans.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

At least five years of teaching experience focused on early childhood literacy learning and elementary education. Master's degree preferred. (A license is required of these Master's Degrees: Social Work (LMSW or LCSW), Mental Health Counseling, Counseling/Guidance, and Art Therapy).

Other Requirements:

Must have experience facilitating professional development for instructional staff.

CAMBA is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers on this document may be reached by persons using TTD/TTY equipment via the New York State relay number 1-800-662-1220.